Payroll and Benefit Specialist

George E. Booth Co., Inc is a family-owned and operated industrial automation sales company looking to hire their next full-time Payroll & Benefit Specialist.  Visit our website: www.gebooth.com to learn more about our family-owned and operated company.

Position Summary:
We are seeking a detail-oriented and service-driven Payroll & Benefits Specialist to join our team. This role is responsible for processing payroll, maintaining accurate personnel records, and supporting benefits administration while ensuring compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations. The ideal candidate will serve as a trusted resource for employees and contribute to a positive and efficient workplace experience.

Essential Functions:
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

Process semi-monthly payroll, including overtime calculations, hours worked, and pay adjustments.

Maintain accurate payroll and benefits data within the HRIS system.

Conduct PTO audits for accuracy and compliance.

Review, calculate, and validate financial and employee data related to payroll and benefits.

Assist employees with benefit enrollment, open enrollment, and life event changes.

Serve as a point of contact for employee questions related to payroll and benefits.

Maintain organized systems for data tracking, reporting, and analysis.

Analyze compensation and benefits programs to ensure competitiveness and compliance.

Provide accurate data and reporting to leadership to support business decisions.

Identify opportunities for process improvements and recommend policy updates.

Interpret and communicate HR policies, procedures, and applicable regulations.

Support onboarding activities, including hiring coordination and training schedules.

Stay up to date on HR best practices and employment laws.

Collaborate with HR team members and cross-train to support department success.

Initiate and track bi-annual performance reviews.

Perform additional duties as assigned.

Core Competencies:

Attention to detail

Communication proficiency

Organizational skills

Decision-making ability

Relationship management

Cultural awareness

Business acumen

Collaboration

Emotional intelligence

Work Environment:
This position operates primarily in a professional office environment and routinely uses standard office equipment, including computers, phones, printers, and scanners.

Physical Demands:
The role requires regular communication, including talking and listening. It involves extended periods of sitting, as well as occasional standing or walking throughout the office or customer locations. Vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

Position Type and Hours:
This is a full-time position, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Occasional evening or weekend work may be required based on business needs.

Travel:
Minimal overnight travel is expected. Occasional travel to customer sites or other company locations may be required.

Required Qualifications:

Associate’s Degree, two to three related experience or training

Strong attention to detail and organizational skills

Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion

Valid driver’s license

Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field

Three to five years of relevant experience

Strong problem-solving skills and ability to support employee inquiries

Additional Information:
This job description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all duties and responsibilities. Duties may change at any time with or without notice.

Full benefits package starting on day one, competitive compensation, PTO and matching 401(k). 

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